Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 17, 2026
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Location
SUNY New Paltz Lecture Center
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, NY 12561
Fees/Admission
Free General Admission. A suggested donation of $10 to the SUNY New Paltz Foundation helps support the Fund for SUNY New Paltz, providing valuable educational opportunities and experiences for our students.
Contact Information
Lisa Sandick, Program Director, Special Events and Sponsorships
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Description
We the People: What the Constitution Demands of Us
In her timely and thought-provoking presentation, Melissa Murray will examine the enduring obligations at the heart of our constitutional order and ask a fundamental question: What does it mean to be a citizen in a constitutional democracy—and are we meeting the challenge?
Since 2008, the SUNY New Paltz Distinguished Speaker Series has enriched the university and the broader Hudson Valley by bringing nationally and internationally recognized voices from literature, public affairs, and popular culture to campus. These thought-provoking presentations draw students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members together, generate media attention, and provide students with meaningful opportunities to engage directly with influential leaders and thinkers.
